Senior Recruiter

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Overview

The Senior Recruiter plays a key role in driving talent acquisition strategies to support the workforce needs of the construction industry. This position is responsible for managing full-cycle recruiting strategies for the field operations. Perform day-to-day recruiting activities associated with the sourcing, coordinating, screening, qualifying, interviewing, handling offers, and hiring candidates for open positions. Assist with all recruiting-related processes that will take new hires up to their first day and ensure a smooth transition into HR related onboarding. Will take other strategic direction from the Recruiting Manager as needed.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

- Responsible for assisting with internal and external relationships tied to Cajun Industries' recruiting efforts

- Work with Recruiting Manager in associated support activities such as organizing resumes, making calls, setting up interviews, performing associated data entry and recordkeeping work, pre-qualification activities, preparing offer letters, setting up testing and screenings, tracking candidate status in Cajun’s CMTS program, referrals, etc

- Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and department heads to forecast hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies

- Have an advanced knowledge and understanding of job descriptions for all Cajun crafts and work with managers to maintain and update these as necessary

- Evaluate possible recruiting sources toward finding and attracting suitable, qualified candidates that fit the Cajun Industries culture

- Actively source and recruit candidates through the appropriate methods – advertising, recruiters, job sites, career fairs, professional networks, social media, referrals, etc

- Develop and maintain effective relationships with professional, industry, and social networks to source qualified candidates

- Review and analyze resumes, applications, and qualifications to determine suitability

- Actively pre-screen candidates

- Schedule and coordinate interviews cooperatively with the hiring managers, and participate as necessary and/or where recruiters can add value

- Inform all candidates about Cajun Industries and the open position by selling Cajun features, advantages, and benefits to candidates throughout the process as may be appropriate

- Take a lead role in evaluating candidates against Cajun Industries’ expectations

- Brief and debrief candidates before and after interviews

- Advise hiring managers on interviewing and on how they may best handle individual interviews

- Conduct and verify references

- Conduct and/or oversee pre-employment testing – technical and non-technical

- Serve as the primary point person in the communications with candidates

- Provide regular updates and feedback to the recruiting manager

- Extend offers of employment within the company's timing and compensation parameters and work with the hiring manager on any negotiation processes

- Maintain awareness of local labor market trends and competitor activity

- Ensuring recruiting practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws

- Support internal audits and reporting related to hiring and compliance

- Mentor recruiters and recruiting coordinators

- Assist in developing and refining recruiting processes and tools

- Lead or contribute to special projects such as onboarding improvements, recruitment marketing, or technology upgrades

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in HR or recruiting recruiting-related field is preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered

- Two to five plus years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Experience in an industrial / construction setting is preferable

- Must be familiar with heavy industrial construction crafts

- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

- Proven ability to source, attract, screen, and interview candidates with technical backgrounds

- Computer literacy

- Stellar phone skills

- Planning and organization

- Skilled behavioral interviewer with the ability to conduct different types of interviews

- Creative problem solver

- Sound judgment and decision making

- Flexible and adaptable

- A team player

- Sharp negotiation skills

- Consultative approach

- Confidentiality

- Energetic, self-motivated & persistent

- Goal and results driven

- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

- Positive attitude

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

- Remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods during office work and meetings.

- Operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

- Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information in person, electronically, and during virtual or telephone meetings.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

- Direct, collaborate with, and communicate with executives, clients, and project teams.

- Interpret and apply company policies, safety protocols, and written instructions.

- Perform mathematical calculations, analyze business data, and review project estimates.

- Maintain accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail while managing competing priorities in an active office environment with frequent interruptions.